“West Side Story, released in over 2,800 theaters this weekend, earned only $10.5 million at the box office this weekend, underperforming even modest estimates. 2021 has been a disaster for the future of musicals in movie theatres, with three musicals wildly underperforming expectations, with 2 of them having strong critical praise.

So what do we make of this?”

“While we are living in a time of growing positive portrayals of people with disabilities in the media, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge the way disability has been depicted in the past and how it still affects our views on disability and people with disabilities today.

“The casting team for the upcoming Wicked movie has put out a casting notice for the role of Nessarose where they encourage performers who are wheelchair users to submit for the role. A casting like this would be a step forward in representation for performers with disabilities. Which means it has to happen.”

“If you show any emotion that isn't happiness, it will be conceived as anger”

“There are 20 film adaptations and some remarkable performances to note, namely Alastair Sim, Bill Murray, and, Jim Carrey, among many other live-action and animated versions. So why is the one featuring the Muppets the definitive ‘A Christmas Carol’ movie?”

“With the passing of Stephen Sondheim, the Broadway community gathered in Times Square to pay tribute to the iconic composer.”

Last night, the company, musicians, and crew of the Broadway revival of Company paid tribute to composer Stephen Sondheim, who passed away at the age of 91.

“His work is more than just a collection of songs. It’s art. It’s a puzzle. It’s a playground. It’s revered text.”

“This Thanksgiving season, I encourage you to find gratitude within the grind. Remember why we missed these rehearsal rooms so much when we weren’t allowed to be in them. Remember the passion that led us to the theatre in the first place.”

“Today, November 19th, students at Maryville High School in Maryville, MO were supposed to continue the weekend run of their Fall musical, Legally Blonde. However, just one day before they were set to open, school administrators stepped in to postpone the show over content which one of them thought was inappropriate.”

“With additional allegations of sexual abuse being brought forward against costume designer William Ivey Long, it seems that certain Broadway entities are taking action, even if ever so quietly.”

“As many of us prepare to return to in-person theatre, there’s been an emphasis on safety like never before. While COVID precautions are vital, we must also take precautions to keep our casts safe from dangerous people. Simply put, predators appear anywhere people gather. But over time I’ve found person after person who somehow thinks that we theatremakers are immune from incidents happening in our communities. The truth is, we’re not.”